Lori Lowe weighs in on sailing Olympic future
THE Olympic fever has died down since the culmination of the 33rd Olympiad in Paris, France last Sunday. The focus now shifts to the next Olympic cycle where all roads lead to Los Angeles, California for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
No Olympic medals for first time since 1988
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, has come and gone with the Bahamas’ 20-member team returning home with some credible performances but, for the first time since 1988, there were no medal winners.
UB staff protests for third time for long-overdue salary review
THE University of The Bahamas’ staff protested for the third time yesterday, demanding a long-overdue salary review.
Organisers pleased with Sweeting’s Cay homecoming festival turnout
SWEETING’S Cay buzzed with excitement as hundreds of residents returned for the 2nd annual homecoming festivities on Saturday, August 10.
Haitian man fined after admitting to trying to smuggle almost $90k out of tHe country
A HAITIAN man was fined yesterday after admitting to trying to smuggle $89,341.00 out of the country earlier this week.
Man admits to injuring another man in fight
A MAN was placed on probation after admitting to injuring another man during a fight at his home in Elizabeth Estates last month.
Two men plead guilty to separate drug charges
THREE men were placed on probation yesterday after admitting to two separate drug charges.
Bowe: You can’t have two-tier bank system
Gowon Bowe, chairman of the Clearing Banks Association, voiced reservations about the proposed corporate minimum tax, suggesting it could lead to an inequitable two-tier banking system.
Golden Eagles Basketball Club win titles in Orlando
MEMBERS of the Golden Eagles Basketball Club, which is committed to training and developing young basketball players at the youth level, saw their hard work pay off during travel ball in Orlando.
Chamber chief supports corporate minimum tax
AN employers group leader has endorsed the proposed corporation minimum tax after the government released a white paper for consultation.
Grant programme helps 83 women
Bahamas Accelerator Small Business Development Centre held a press conference yesterday to award recipients of the 2024 Women Entrepreneurs Initiative, giving over $600,000 worth of grants to 83 women, including those on the Family Islands.
Fears of ‘out of control’ prescription drug costs
CONCERNS have been raised about the rising cost of pharmaceuticals.
Off-duty cop hospitalized after early morning shooting on Gladstone Road
An off-duty police officer is in serious condition following a shooting incident that occurred early Thursday morning on Gladstone Road.
ORG Young Leaders Plastic Challenge awards three high schoolers $500 for environmental projects
THREE high school students have each won $500 to launch projects to reduce plastic pollution in their schools following their participation in the Young Leaders Plastic Challenge.
52nd Bernie Butler Open Water Swim taking place August 24 in Grand Bahama
THE 52nd Bernie Butler Open Water Swim will take place on August 24 at Coral Beach, offering a qualifying opportunity for competitive swimmers and a chance for casual swimmers to improve their skills.
GB man found dead after going missing while fishing in East End area
PATRICK Bevans, the man behind some of Grand Bahama’s most sought-after whelks and curb salads, was found dead Wednesday morning after going missing while fishing in the East End area.
Privy Council ruling on joint mortgage after a partner dies
THE Privy Council upheld a Court of Appeal decision regarding who is responsible for a mortgage on a jointly owned property after one of the owners dies.
An end to quality stamps as Super Value goes digital
SHOPPERS have mixed views about Super Value’s decision to replace its 35-year-old paper stamp rewards system with a digital quality points initiative.
